India vs West Indies, 2nd ODI

With that it is time to bring down the curtains on our coverage for today. Lots of cricket coming up though - we have Australia playing New Zealand in at the Gabba and eager Punter fans would be hoping that he gets to a ton tomorrow. We also have the 2nd ODI between Bangladesh and Pakistan - hopefully that will not be a mismatch. Do join us for those games. Until then this is Srivathsa signing off on behalf of my colleagues. Sleep tight and take care. Alvida!

Virat Kohli: I got two hundreds here, but to be honest both the wickets were quite different. Today it was not coming on to the bat and I had to really work hard. Hats off to the crowd for coming out in large numbers and supporting us. Great to bat with Rohit Sharma, we kept talking to each other and he has so much time - it was a pleasure watching him bat. Batting with him gives me a chance to learn more about our batting. The wicket was damp earlier on and was helping the spinners. You never know when you are in a bad patch - that's the worst feeling a batsman can go through. I want to extend my good run into the next couple of series and hopefully I can do that.

Virat Kohli is the Man of the Match for his 8th ton and his 2nd at Vizag. Ravi Shaz funnily calls it Man of the Catch. ROFL moment that!

Sehwag: Our bowlers did a fantastic job with the new ball. It was an off day for Ashwin, but full marks to Ravi - he batted really well. Virat and Rohit Sharma batted well too. I tried everything, but the day belonged to Ravi Rampaul. I said OK, if he is hitting like that, then we should concentrate on our batting. Rohit is one of the talented boys and it was good to see him playing with maturity. Thanks to the crowd for supporting us.

Sammy: We threw in some punches at the Indians, but they seem to be punching harder at us. Great partnership between Ravi and Roach and that gave us inspiration for us to go hard after the break. One thing we don't lack is the fight, we can't seem to get over the finishing line. Hopefully sooner than later we will cross that. The drop of Sehwag in the 2nd over was the turning point. Kohli and Rohit Sharma played brilliantly, we couldn't get them out. We will try to come back hard in the next three games. Roach has had a tough 6 months with catches dropped off him, but it is good to see him smiling through it.

The pitch eased out when India were batting, but West Indies didn't have a plan B when Virat and Rohit Sharma were going serenely in the middle overs. Too many easy runs were given away and that's where the game was lost. Virat seems to have this uncanny knack of coming good when India are chasing and especially in day-night games. He would be disappointed that he didn't finish it off, but that shouldn't take anything away from his fab knock.

11th consecutive win for India at home. That's some record. WI fought gamely thanks to Ravi Rampaul's stunning effort with the bat, but they undid all the hard work in the field by dropping as many as 4 catches. India were never going to spurn such gift horses in the mouth and with Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma playing so beautifully, they were always going to win with plenty to spare. Virat didn't stay till the end, but Rohit Sharma did and it will take one huge effort from the West Indians to come back from 0-2 down.

48.1 Andre Russell to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR, India go 2-0 up. Rohit Sharma doesn't get a ton, but India win. Ravindra Jadeja hits the winning runs. Slightly short on the stumps, Ravindra Jadeja whips it over mid wicket and the ball races away. Lots of hugs in the Indian camp. Virat Kohli jumps in delight. Pollard hugs Rohit Sharma and time for SMG to bring out his T20 League connections - calls them the Mumbai pair. Sammy looks disappointed, but India have won it easily in the end.

48.1 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, 2 wides, Andre Russell does a Randiv and bowls this well outside off. Ramdin fumbles and Rohit Sharma takes the single. He doesn't seem to be bothered with his hundred. Good to see.

Andre Russell [8.0-0-54-0] is back into the attack

47.6 Roach to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, low full toss on the stumps, Rohit Sharma pushes it past a diving Roach. Moves to 90 now. Can he get to a 100? He has a chance.

47.5 Roach to Rohit Sharma, SIX, That should settle the issue and the nerves of the Indians. Rohit Sharma picked the slower delivery and got under it before lofting it with a straight bat over the long off fence. Calculated hit as he knew that mid off was up and backed his instincts to clear the ropes. Superbly done.

47.4 Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, short ball on the ribs, Ravindra Jadeja nudges it to square leg, no chance of a 2nd as the keeper runs around to prevent it

47.3 Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, 2 runs, Ravindra Jadeja is trying to finish this early, is lucky that his mistimed carve goes beyond and wide of a scampering mid off. Simmons the man and he is inside the circle, time for a couple

47.1 Roach to Rohit Sharma, no run, fast and pacy on off, Rohit Sharma digs it out to mid off. Went too quickly to the man, so Rohit Sharma sends Ravindra Jadeja back

46.6 Rampaul to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, full on off, Rohit Sharma whips it beautifully, but only a single to long on

46.5 Rampaul to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Ravi Shaz's maths are all wrong. Quips: 'run a ball needed now' when 18 are needed off 19. Ravindra Jadeja dragging the pull to deep mid wicket and he can't come back for the 2nd

46.4 Rampaul to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, full and on the stumps, nicely flicked to Pollard at deep mid wicket who runs in and snuffs out the thoughts of a 2nd

46.3 Rampaul to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, a wild slog across the line, goes off the inside half of the bat wide of mid wicket

46.2 Rampaul to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja gets forward and punches well, but mid off is up to save the single

46.1 Rampaul to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, quick yorker on off, Rohit Sharma digs it out towards cover and calls Ravindra Jadeja through for the single

Suddenly the crowd have become silent with the two wickets. The Indian dressing room too looks a tad worried. Could we have another Ashwin moment? That would be much fun!

45.6 Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, confusion between the duo as Ravindra Jadeja pushes to mid on and wants the single, is a long way down, but send back in time by Rohit Sharma. India don't need a run-out at this stage

45.5 Roach to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, Ravindra Jadeja sways out of the line of the short one which doesn't rise at all. Luckily for Ravindra Jadeja it is outside off, so no harm done

Ravindra Jadeja, left handed bat, comes to the crease

45.4 Roach to Raina, out Caught by Ramdin!! Fact: Raina can't play the short ball. Sharp short delivery down leg, Raina got inside the line and tried to pull, but it kept on rising and took the toe end of the bat through to the keeper. Tony Hill gets this right and WI sense a sniff. Could we have yet another thrilling finish? Looking at how this game has panned out, don't rule it out yet. Raina c Ramdin b Roach 0(1)

Roach to Raina, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

45.3 Roach to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, brings up his bat down in time to get it down to long on. It was very full too and Rohit Sharma did well

45.2 Roach to Rohit Sharma, no run, not quite short to pull and Rohit Sharma pulls to mid wicket, another dot

45.1 Roach to Rohit Sharma, no run, low full toss on off, Rohit Sharma bunts it to mid off who is up

Kemar Roach [8.0-0-28-1] is back into the attack

Suresh Raina, left handed bat, comes to the crease

44.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, out Caught by Ramdin!! Ravi is having a fine game and he gets Virat Kohli out. Full and outside off, Virat Kohli threw everything into the lofted hit, but could only nick it to the keeper. End of a fabulous knock. He curses himself as he walks off. Typical of Virat Kohli - he is never satisfied - a great sign. Virat Kohli c Ramdin b Rampaul 117(123) [4s-14]

44.4 Rampaul to Rohit Sharma, FOUR, the outside edge completes the trio perfectly. Boundaries have come off inside edges, leading edges in the last two overs and now Rohit Sharma places the outside edge over point and wide of third man. He made room to go inside out and the ball flew off the edge to the fence. Sammy looks distraught

44.3 Rampaul to Rohit Sharma, no run, yorker length delivery outside off, squeezed to Barath at point, they don't take the single

44.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, FOUR, the leading edge now flies away past the vacant slip. Nothing is working for Sammy and Co. Virat Kohli closed the face too early and it would've been a dolly for a slip, but he isn't there and Virat Kohli will get a streaky boundary.

Ravi Rampaul [8.0-1-47-1] is back into the attack

43.6 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, FOUR, WI are bleeding and that's 3 fours in an over off Andre Russell. Full and wide outside off, Rohit Sharma carved it over a leaping Pollard at point. Well over him and the ball speeds away to the fence. India cantering home. The crowd back to their vociferous best.

43.5 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, comes on the frontfoot and pushes this to long on

43.4 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, FOUR, now even the inside edges are going wide of the stumps - instead of clattering onto the stumps. Virat Kohli made room and then played well away from the body, the thick inside edge rolls wide of the stumps and past the diving Ramdin, Andre Russell isn't impressed

43.3 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, full and outside off, Rohit Sharma thumps the drive to the left of long off, who moves quickly to cut it off and keeps it to a single

43.2 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, the slower delivery on the stumps, Virat Kohli gently turns this to the on side to rotate the strike

43.1 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, FOUR, Ravi Shaz booms: 'Pulled away' and the voice resonates all across Vizag. Short and begging to be hit, Virat Kohli stood tall and pulled it over mid wicket. Wide long on had no chance. Cracker of a shot.

Andre Russell [7.0-0-39-0] is back into the attack

42.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, full and fast outside off, Virat Kohli arches back and carves to deep point. Only a single

42.5 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, Sammy makes a diving stop at cover to keep it to a single.

42.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, leg byes, 1 run, Virat Kohli tries to pull and is early into the shot, lobs off the thigh to the off side and Rohit Sharma calls him through for the quick single

42.3 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, Rohit Sharma came down and tried to work it to leg, but the leading edge went wide of point.

42.2 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, not quite short to cut and Rohit Sharma chops it to point

42.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, works this with the spin to backward square leg

41.5 Simmons to Virat Kohli, 1 run, VRT as Kiran would say! Huge applause from the crowd as he gets to his 8th ton. First v WI and 2nd at this stadium. He sure likes this place. Gets there with a flowing drive to long off and the Indian team management stand up and appreciate his effort. No extravagant celebrations from Virat Kohli - just a jump and then a punch of the fists, before lapping up all the applause. Virat Kohli is the man for India while chasing down a target.

41.4 Simmons to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, full toss on the stumps, slammed through cover, gets Virat Kohli on strike

41.3 Simmons to Rohit Sharma, no run, full and on the stumps, pushed back to Simmons

41.2 Simmons to Virat Kohli, 1 run, calmly punches to long on to move to 99

The crowd get ready as Virat Kohli is on 98. My colleague Kiran quips: 'Come on VRT - which is Virat Kohli Tendulkar.' Ha!

41.1 Simmons to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, full on the stumps, Rohit Sharma gets forward and chips it uppishly to long on who is back

Lendl Simmons [2.0-0-8-0] is back into the attack

Virat Kohli is down and he has removed his pads. The physio is out and we have a slight delay. Sammy sips some Gatorade - lemon flavour. Virat Kohli may have had cramps after putting in that dive. Remember according to the new rules, a runner isn't allowed. So Virat Kohli has to continue and he does.

40.6 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, that would've been close had that hit. Virat Kohli had to put in a dive and the throw missed. Turned to mid wicket, it was always a tight single and if the throw was direct it would've been interesting. Simmons with the throw.

40.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, drop and run in front of point. Moves off 97.

40.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, good diving stop by Barath keeps Virat Kohli on 97. Barath diving to his right at cover and cutting off a forceful drive

40.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, flicked straight to the fielder at square leg

40.2 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, full and fast on the stumps, forced down to long on

40.1 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, this one stops on Rohit Sharma who pushes it back to Marlon Samuels

39.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, FOUR, Brilliantly done by Virat Kohli. It was short and angling down leg, Virat Kohli lifted his front leg and helped the pull beating short fine who is up to his right. India motoring along serenely.

39.5 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, the frustration shows as Virat Kohli swipes across the line, the ball takes the inside half off the bat and eludes a diving mid wicket. Well wide of the man and they come back for 2. Not a chance by any means

39.4 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length delivery on off, pushed to mid wicket, who goes to his left. Virat Kohli is getting a little frustrated at not finding the gap

39.3 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, turns this to mid wicket and is gutted with himself as he couldn't find the gap

39.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, Samuels makes a hash of a regulation stop at fine leg, but they don't convert the 2 into 3. It was tucked off the hips and they ran slowly. The ball nearly crossed the ropes, but Samuels recovered well

39.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, full and on the stumps, flicked well, but straight to mid wicket

38.6 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, opens the face of the bat on this and guides it to short third, sent back by Virat Kohli

38.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Virat Kohli gets forward and pushes this past a diving mid wicket, down to long on

38.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, wide, slips it down leg

38.4 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, eases this to long on and the 200 is up for India. The crowd clear their throats

38.3 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, flicks it straight to the fielder at square leg. Dot ball

38.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, turns the strike over with a gentle glance off the pads

38.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, FOUR, Crack of doom! Very short and outside off, Virat Kohli thumped it with gay abandon through the off side, beating a diving extra cover who was quite deep. The ball scorches away to the fence.

India are doing this quite easily. West Indies look quite flat and need a wicket to perk things up.

37.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Virat Kohli closes the face of the bat and turns it wide of mid wicket, easily done in the end

37.5 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli sends Rohit Sharma back after punching straight to the fielder at cover

37.4 Rampaul to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, short of length delivery outside off, Rohit Sharma hops back and glides it to third man

37.3 Rampaul to Rohit Sharma, 2 runs, Rohit Sharma shuffles across to off and then plays a half lap pull behind square, placed it wide of the man and then has enough time to come back for the 2nd

37.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, back of a length delivery on the stumps, Virat Kohli rolls his wrists on it and tucks it to deep square leg

37.1 Rampaul to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, Rohit Sharma makes room and angles the short of length delivery on the stumps down to third man. Rode the bounce well that time

Ravi Rampaul [6.0-1-33-1] is back into the attack

36.6 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, gets the font foot across and turns this wide of mid wicket

36.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, FOUR, forced away through cover. Short and spinning back in, Virat Kohli arched back and powered it right through the host of fielders on the off side. Raced away since we are in the powerplay

36.3 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, Rohit Sharma is good enough not to be worried by that one that kept low, pushes it to long off off the frontfoot

36.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, punched straight to the fielder at cover

Marlon Samuels [6.0-1-17-1] is back into the attack

35.6 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, whips it to deep square, wants the 2nd, but decide against it despite a ricochet off a direct hit

35.5 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, FOUR, Pristine! Virat Kohli unleashing a fine inside out drive over mid off. Full and on off stump, Virat Kohli just pushed his front-foot towards the ball and lifted it over the man. Everything right about that shot

35.4 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, full and on the stumps, Rohit Sharma drives with fine timing down to long on. Was in the air for a while, but the fielder is back so no harm done

35.2 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, what was the need for such a kind of a shot? Only Rohit Sharma will know. Backs away and Andre Russell follows him with a full one down leg, Rohit Sharma inside edges the hoick to deep square

35.1 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, no run, short of length delivery seams back in towards off stump, Rohit Sharma defends to short cover

Now the batting powerplay will be on by default. We have seen batting powerplays causing India much harm during the World Cup. West Indies will be hoping the same happens today as well.

Andre Russell [6.0-0-31-0] is back into the attack

34.6 Sammy to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, flicks the full one on middle to long on, retains the strike with that run

34.5 Sammy to Rohit Sharma, FOUR, Class from Rohit Sharma. Gets to his fifty as well. But a poor ball from Sammy - short and well wide outside off, Rohit Sharma cut that behind Pollard and the ball raced away. Laps up the applause from the Indian dressing room. 10th ODI fifty and his 5th against WI. Back to back ones as well.

34.3 Sammy to Virat Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli gave it his all and that's where he missed out. Tried to smash the leather of the ball and completely dragged the pull straight to the fielder at mid wicket

34.2 Sammy to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, Rohit Sharma is early into the pull once again and it hits the toe end, before rolling away to backward square leg

34.1 Sammy to Rohit Sharma, no run, short of length delivery on the stumps, Rohit Sharma punches it back to Sammy who fields to his right

Darren Sammy [3.0-0-23-0] is back into the attack

33.6 Simmons to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, the slower delivery on off, Rohit Sharma punches to long off and retains strike

33.5 Simmons to Rohit Sharma, no run, Rohit Sharma takes one hand off the bat and gets it to mid wicket, sends Virat Kohli back quite quickly

33.4 Simmons to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Virat Kohli nudges the slower delivery on the leg stump to deep square, wants the 2nd, but the fielder is quick to get to the ball

33.3 Simmons to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, flicked from leg stump line to the left of backward square leg

33.3 Simmons to Rohit Sharma, wide, Ramdin tries to fool Tony Hill who rightly calls a wide as it slipped down leg

33.2 Simmons to Rohit Sharma, no run, how is that not-out? once again keeps low and straightens on middle and leg, Rohit Sharma was a bit early into the pull and missed. Stumbled too as he played that. Simmons and Ramdin were up in arms, but Tony Hill negated it quite early. Replays in: Would've hit middle and leg. Bad call from Tony Hill

33.1 Simmons to Rohit Sharma, no run, stayed low and well played by Rohit Sharma in the end. Crouched low and defended it to mid wicket

32.6 Roach to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, sweet timing as Rohit Sharma clamps down a full ball on off and drills it back past Roach, long on comes around and does well to keep it to a single

32.5 Roach to Rohit Sharma, no run, Roach is down on his knees after Rohit Sharma missed out on an inside out drive over cover. It was well bowled actually - the slower delivery and it nearly shaved the off stump. Bounced over it and Ramdin collects it on the bounce

32.4 Roach to Rohit Sharma, no run, the dots keep piling as Rohit Sharma hangs back and opens the face to dab it to point

32.3 Roach to Rohit Sharma, no run, yorker length delivery outside off, squeezed straight to the fielder at point

32.2 Roach to Rohit Sharma, no run, the short one has Rohit Sharma in trouble - for the first time today. He has pulled with ferocity before this and this time, he is a little bit early into the shot and gets hit on the body, doesn't seem to be in any pain though - which is good news for India

32.1 Roach to Rohit Sharma, no run, full and on off, Rohit Sharma stays forward and calmly pushes to cover

31.6 Simmons to Virat Kohli, no run, pushed back to the bowler again as Simmons bowls a tidy over

31.5 Simmons to Virat Kohli, no run, beaten on the drive and Virat Kohli isn't happy with himself, full and wide outside off, Virat Kohli drove without moving his feet and it was neatly collected by Ramdin standing up

31.5 Simmons to Virat Kohli, wide, Simmons slips it down leg and Virat Kohli misses out on the fine leg glance with the keeper up

31.4 Simmons to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, Simmons again does well, but not enough to prevent the single, parried it wide of mid on and they sneak a single

31.3 Simmons to Rohit Sharma, no run, calmly defended back to the bowler

31.2 Simmons to Virat Kohli, 1 run, keeps a bit low on off, Virat Kohli pushes it past a diving Simmons who went to his right, but couldn't parry it back into his grasp

31.1 Simmons to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, a gentle loosener to start on the stumps, Rohit Sharma punches to long on

Lendl Simmons, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

Drinks are on the field now

30.6 Roach to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, just outside off, Rohit Sharma stands tall and runs it down to third man to retain strike

30.5 Roach to Rohit Sharma, no run, slower one and nipping in from outside off, Rohit Sharma plays it late and guides it to point

30.4 Roach to Virat Kohli, 1 run, banged in short again, Virat Kohli pulls once more and gets it down to deep square leg for one more

30.3 Roach to Virat Kohli, no run, a superb yorker, just outside off and Virat Kohli is late on it as he tries to jam it out

30.2 Roach to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, the slower one now, Rohit Sharma plays it late and turns it wide of square leg for a single

30.1 Roach to Virat Kohli, 1 run, a good short one again, Virat Kohli pulls it nicely but straight to the fielder at fine leg, just a single

29.6 Pollard to Rohit Sharma, FOUR, full and well outside off, Rohit Sharma goes hard at it and gets a thick outside edge, it flies past short third man and was always a boundary after that

29.5 Pollard to Rohit Sharma, no run, full and outside off, Rohit Sharma drives it straight to the fielder at cover

29.4 Pollard to Virat Kohli, 1 run, on the leg, keeps a little low too and Virat Kohli turns it down to fine leg

29.3 Pollard to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, wide outside off, Rohit Sharma punches it down to sweeper cover for one

29.2 Pollard to Virat Kohli, 1 run, angled in, Virat Kohli turns it wide of the man at mid wicket and takes the quick single

29.1 Pollard to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, Pollard rolls his fingers over this one and digs it a little short too, Rohit Sharma stays back and plays it down to long on

28.6 Roach to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, short of length and outside off, Rohit Sharma hops in the crease and runs it down to third man for one

28.5 Roach to Rohit Sharma, 2 runs, Rohit Sharma backs away a bit and Roach follows him with a short one, Rohit Sharma pulls but is not in control, luckily for him this goes well over mid wicket and earns him a couple

28.4 Roach to Virat Kohli, 1 run, on the middle and leg and a little short too, Virat Kohli turns it uppishly and down to deep square

28.3 Roach to Virat Kohli, no run, a little shorter and just outside off, Virat Kohli gets across and taps it on the onside where Roach stops it on his follow through

28.2 Roach to Virat Kohli, no run, full and angled in, Virat Kohli punches it firmly to mid on and they decide against the quick single

28.1 Roach to Virat Kohli, no run, good length and just outside off, Virat Kohli stays back and taps it to point

Kemar Roach [5.0-0-19-1] is back into the attack

27.6 Pollard to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Virat Kohli gets a leading edge as he tries to turn this one the onside, there is a fumble at backward point and they take one after some hesitation

27.5 Pollard to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, pitched up again, Rohit Sharma drives it nicely down to long off

27.4 Pollard to Virat Kohli, 1 run, very straight, Virat Kohli pushes it down to long on for one

27.3 Pollard to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, floated up and very full, Virat Kohli squeezes it out nicely past point and takes a couple

27.2 Pollard to Virat Kohli, no run, on the middle and leg, Virat Kohli turns it to mid wicket

27.1 Pollard to Virat Kohli, no run, good length and outside off, Virat Kohli gets back and punches it to point

26.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, skidding on, Virat Kohli gets back and punches it on the backfoot to long on for one

26.5 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Rohit Sharma plays it wide of mid wicket for a quick single

26.4 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, on the middle and leg, Rohit Sharma stretches forward and turns it across to mid wicket

26.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, turning in and on the leg, Virat Kohli tucks it to short fine for a quick single

26.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, a little short from Marlon Samuels and Virat Kohli pulls it hard but straight to the fielder at mid wicket

26.1 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, skidding on and outside off, Rohit Sharma gets back and cuts it to deep point for one

25.6 Pollard to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, Rohit Sharma stays in the crease and turns this one towards square leg for yet another easy single

25.5 Pollard to Virat Kohli, 1 run, pitched up and on the leg, Virat Kohli punches it down to long on again and jogs across

25.4 Pollard to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, full and outside off, Rohit Sharma drives it down to long on for one more

25.3 Pollard to Rohit Sharma, FOUR, Easy pickings for Rohit Sharma, a harmless full toss on the pads and Rohit Sharma flicks it neatly in the big gap through mid wicket for a boundary

25.2 Pollard to Virat Kohli, 1 run, straighter in line, Virat Kohli turns it in the square leg area for another comfortable single

25.2 Pollard to Virat Kohli, wide, Pollard jumps wide of the crease and pushes it well outside off, called a wide by Tony Hill

25.1 Pollard to Virat Kohli, no run, very straight, Virat Kohli pushes it to mid wicket from the crease

Kieron Pollard, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

24.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, outside off, Virat Kohli pushes it through cover from the crease and takes another single to retain strike

24.5 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 2 runs, on the middle and leg, Virat Kohli turns it wide of the man at fine leg and they pick up an easy couple

24.4 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, very straight in line, Rohit Sharma punches it down to long on for a single

24.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, skidding on, Virat Kohli punches it down to long on and brings up his 18th ODI FIFTY, pumps his fists in celebration and India need him to carry on

24.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, outside off, Virat Kohli pushes it towards long on and Pollard makes another excellent stop at mid wicket to prevent the single

24.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, Virat Kohli leans forward and turns this one from off to mid wicket

23.6 Sammy to Virat Kohli, 1 run, full and on the off, Virat Kohli leans forward and pushes it wide of cover and there was no hesitation in going for the quick single

23.5 Sammy to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Rohit Sharma glances it down to fine leg for one again

23.4 Sammy to Virat Kohli, 1 run, slanting in, Virat Kohli turns it off his pads to deep backward square, Virat Kohli slips as he turns for the second and they are content with one as a result

23.3 Sammy to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, on the fuller side, Rohit Sharma punches it down to long on for one more

23.2 Sammy to Rohit Sharma, FOUR, very poor bowling and Rohit Sharma puts it away quite easily, short and wide outside off, Rohit Sharma cut it nicely and did well to keep it down too

23.1 Sammy to Virat Kohli, 1 run, very straight in line, Virat Kohli punches it to down to long on for one

Darren Sammy [2.0-0-14-0] is back into the attack

22.6 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, flat and on the off, Rohit Sharma defends it watchfully and that is a MAIDEN OVER from Marlon Samuels

22.5 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, very quick and full, Rohit Sharma tries to turn it on the onside and it lobs up in front of mid wicket

22.4 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, flatter and on the middle and leg, Rohit Sharma turns it to square leg

22.3 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, turning in and very low, Rohit Sharma plays it late and dabs it to point

22.2 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, very full, Rohit Sharma punches it back to Marlon Samuels

22.1 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, tossed up outside off, Rohit Sharma reaches out and turns it to mid wicket where Pollard makes another good stop

21.6 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Rohit Sharma turns it down to deep square for an easy single

21.5 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, no run, fuller length, Rohit Sharma drives it firmly to the man at cover

21.4 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, no run, a touch fuller, Rohit Sharma pushes it to mid on

21.3 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, FOUR, Another superb pull from Rohit Sharma, too short from Andre Russell and Rohit Sharma has enough time to play it in front of square, very good sound off the bat too

21.2 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, very straight in line, Virat Kohli flicks it down to deep square leg and ambles across

21.1 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, short of length and outside off, Rohit Sharma stands tall and runs it down to third man for an easy single

20.6 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, on the leg, Virat Kohli hits it straight to the fielder at square leg

20.5 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, outside off and Rohit Sharma plays it late wide of point for another single

20.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Virat Kohli prods forward and turns it in front of short mid wicket for a quick single again

20.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, flatter and quicker outside off, Virat Kohli plays it well though and taps it on the offside

20.2 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, on the middle and leg and keeping a little low, Rohit Sharma turns it in the square leg area for one

20.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, turning in from outside off, Virat Kohli stays back and pushes it wide of cover for a single

19.6 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, slanting in, Virat Kohli turns it off his pads to deep square and retains the strike with that run

19.5 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, straight again and Virat Kohli pushes it down the track

19.4 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, 1 run, very straight again, Rohit Sharma taps it in front of mid on and calls for the sharp single, very good running

19.3 Andre Russell to Rohit Sharma, no run, good length and very straight, Rohit Sharma defends it solidly from the crease

19.2 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, this one keeps a little low and Virat Kohli manages to whip it down to deep square leg after shuffling across

19.1 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, good length and just outside off, Virat Kohli stays back and knocks it down on the offside

Andre Russell [4.0-0-21-0] is back into the attack

18.6 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, turning in again and it lobs off Rohit Sharma's pads on the onside

18.5 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, wide, this one turns down the legside and it lobs off the keeper to short fine, Virat Kohli was coming down for the single but sends Rohit Sharma back late

18.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, width outside off and Virat Kohli taps it square on the offside for one

18.3 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, very straight and Virat Kohli prefers to block this one

18.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, catch dropped yet again and Marlon Samuels is the culprit off his own bowling, Virat Kohli gets back to punch it hard and Marlon Samuels went with one hand to his right, does not latch on

18.1 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, no run, outside off and Virat Kohli pushes it to cover

17.6 Rampaul to Rohit Sharma, no run, Almost a run out! Excellent fielding by Pollard at backward point, Rohit Sharma tries to run it down to third man an thought it was an easy single but Pollard swoops in to make a terrific stop, Rohit Sharma was well down the track and was struggling to make his ground as the throw came in but it misses the stumps

17.5 Rampaul to Rohit Sharma, SIX, Slightly short and Rohit Sharma brings out the pull, terrific hit and sends it way over the deep mid wicket fence, he is in good form

17.3 Rampaul to Rohit Sharma, no run, good length and just outside off, Rohit Sharma prefers to leave this

17.2 Rampaul to Rohit Sharma, no run, good bounce from a good length, surprised Rohit Sharma with it and it rapped him on the glove and lobs up wide of the man at slip, he removes his gloves and has a look at his right hand, no damage done

17.1 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Virat Kohli swivels and pulls it down to fine leg for one

16.6 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, floated outside off and turning in, Rohit Sharma prods forward and plays it with bat close to the pads

16.5 Marlon Samuels to Rohit Sharma, no run, turning in and on the leg, Rohit Sharma taps it to square leg

16.4 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, very straight, Virat Kohli gets across and turns it in the square leg area for one

Rohit Sharma, right handed bat, comes to the crease

16.3 Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, out Caught by Andre Russell!! Sehwag backs away to this tossed up delivery and tries to go inside out, timed it pretty well too but Russell was standing wide at long off, runs across to his left and takes a well judged running catch, Sehwag has thrown it away and this is a big wicket for West Indies. Sehwag c Andre Russell b Marlon Samuels 26(35) [4s-3]

Marlon Samuels to Sehwag, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

16.2 Marlon Samuels to Virat Kohli, 1 run, turning down the legside, Virat Kohli glances it to short fine for a quick single

15.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Virat Kohli turns this in the mid wicket area for one, wanted a second but they decide against it

15.5 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, short of length and Sehwag pulls it wide of deep mid wicket

15.4 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, on the off, Sehwag stays in the crease and guides it to point

15.3 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, 1 run, run, on the middle and leg, Virat Kohli turns it down to deep square leg and brings Sehwag on strike

15.2 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, FOUR, very poor and Virat Kohli puts it away quite easily, sliding on the leg and Virat Kohli pivots in the crease to pull it hard and wide of fine leg for another boundary

15.1 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, on the shorter side and on the middle and leg, Sehwag tucks it neatly off his hips and down to fine leg

West Indies take the bowling powerplay.

Ravi Rampaul [4.0-1-18-1] is back into the attack

14.6 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, FOUR, short from Andre Russell but no pace and not great direction either, Virat Kohli pulls it fine and gets another boundary, he looks to be in good touch

14.5 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, very full, Virat Kohli punches it wristily to mid on again

14.4 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, very straight, Virat Kohli stays in the crease and pushes it to mid on

14.3 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, Andre Russell bangs it short now and Virat Kohli is quick to bend down, looked a little high but not called a wide

14.2 Andre Russell to Sehwag, 1 run, outside off again, Sehwag punches it square on the offside and takes one more

14.1 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, very full and slanted in, Virat Kohli flicks it firmly off his pads to deep square leg for a single

13.6 Sammy to Virat Kohli, 1 run, good length and just outside off, Virat Kohli punches it on the up through extra cover for one

13.5 Sammy to Sehwag, 1 run, a little wide outside off and Sehwag opens the face of the bat to steer it square on the offside, Pollard dives to his left to stop it and keeps them down to one

13.4 Sammy to Virat Kohli, leg byes, 1 run, half an appeal from Sammy as this one nips in and strikes Virat Kohli on the pads, was going down the legside though, easy call for the umpire

13.3 Sammy to Virat Kohli, no run, good length and on the off, Virat Kohli pushes it firmly to point

13.2 Sammy to Sehwag, 1 run, outside off, Sehwag controls this one and runs it down to third man for one

13.1 Sammy to Sehwag, FOUR, Sehwag continues to pound the third man fence with thick edges, wide outside off and Sehwag tries to cut hard, the thick edge flew well wide of the man at third man

12.6 Andre Russell to Sehwag, 1 run, on the fuller side now and Sehwag gets a thick edge as he tries to drive hard, was in the air but falls well short of third man

12.5 Andre Russell to Sehwag, no run, wider outside off and Sehwag slashes at it without any footwork, misses it completely

12.4 Andre Russell to Sehwag, no run, good length and just outside off, Sehwag remains watchful and shoulders arms

12.4 Andre Russell to Sehwag, wide, this one slides down the legside and is called a wide rightly

12.3 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, catch dropped again, this time it is Ramdin, was going down the legside and Virat Kohli went for the pull, Virat Kohli does not think he got any bat on it as Ramdin fumbles the take down the legside as it moves after it passes Virat Kohli

12.2 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, a hint of movement in, Virat Kohli stands back and taps it behind the wicket towards slip

12.1 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, FOUR, short and wide outside off, Virat Kohli stays back and carves this nicely over point and all the way to the boundary, very well played

11.6 Sammy to Sehwag, no run, very straight in line, Sehwag turns it gently to mid wicket

11.4 Sammy to Virat Kohli, 1 run, just outside off and some bounce too, Virat Kohli plays it late and gets it down to third man for one

11.3 Sammy to Virat Kohli, FOUR, outside off, Virat Kohli pokes at it limply and gets an inside edge, it shoots through between the keeper's legs and Darren Bravo slid across trying to pull it in but only manages to push it back into the ropes, not a great effort

8:22 PM: Play will resume at 8:35 PM. No reduction in overs too.

8:15 PM: The rain has eased off now. Stay tuned for further updates. The supersopper is being used and the covers are coming off too.

The umpires feel that the drizzle is getting heavier and have ordered for the covers to come on. West Indies and Sammy trudge off unwillingly. Twenty overs needs to be bowled for the Duckworth-Lewis law to come into play.

11.2 Sammy to Sehwag, 1 run, a little short and outside off, Sehwag leans back and opens the face of the bat to get it it uppishly in the third man are but the catch is dropped by Bravo, he was late to get to it as there was no anticipation and bends low but grasses it, Sammy is not happy with the effort, Sehwag gets another chance

11.1 Sammy to Virat Kohli, 1 run, very straight in line, Virat Kohli pulls it down to deep square leg for one more

Darren Sammy, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

10.6 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, short again and not much pace on it, Virat Kohli manages to pull it down comfortably to deep square leg and retains strike

10.5 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, nicely pitched up delivery and well outside off too, Virat Kohli goes hard as he looked to drive but misses it completely

10.4 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, a touch fuller now and just outside off, Virat Kohli taps it watchfully to point

10.3 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, on the shorter side once more, Virat Kohli has to stay tall to keep this down

10.2 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, good length and outside off, Virat Kohli punches it to cover from the crease

10.1 Andre Russell to Sehwag, 1 run, short of length and well outside off, Sehwag gets back and punches it down to third man for one

9.6 Roach to Virat Kohli, no run, A very confident appeal from all the fielders around and Roach as Virat Kohli tries to pull this one, the umpire is unmoved and rightly so, that missed the glove by a whisker

9.5 Roach to Virat Kohli, no run, on the middle and leg, Virat Kohli taps it on the onside

9.4 Roach to Virat Kohli, FOUR, another shot played uppishly and Virat Kohli did well to get this one well over point, there was width on offer and he hopped in the crease as he cut hard, nicely done

9.3 Roach to Virat Kohli, no run, on the middle and leg, Virat Kohli turns it straight to the fielder at square leg

9.2 Roach to Virat Kohli, FOUR, a nice short delivery once more and gets Virat Kohli into a tangle, he thought of ducking before trying to pull late, was quite awkward but it flies off the top edge and over the keeper to the fence

9.1 Roach to Virat Kohli, no run, very straight, Virat Kohli defends it well from the crease

9.1 Roach to Virat Kohli, wide, Roach errs in line and slides this one down the legside, Ramdin tries to put the umpire off with an appeal but he is not fooled

A steady drizzle now but they are still playing. The ground staff are getting ready beyond the boundary.

8.6 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, 1 run, on the middle and leg, Virat Kohli turns it wristily and Barath makes a good stop at square leg, one anyway

8.5 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, FOUR, Virat Kohli gets off the mark with a fine backfoot punch through extra cover, was in the air too but Virat Kohli did well to get wide of the man at cover, had found that fielder a delivery ago

8.4 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, just outside off, Virat Kohli gets back and guides it to point

8.3 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length and outside off, Virat Kohli punches it firmly from the crease but Simmons makes a very good stop at cover

8.2 Andre Russell to Virat Kohli, no run, very straight in line, Virat Kohli taps it on the onside

8.1 Andre Russell to Sehwag, 1 run, on the fuller side, Sehwag throws his bat at it from the crease and gets a thick inside edge, rolls on the onside and he takes one for it

Andre Russell, right-arm fast, comes into the attack

7.6 Roach to Virat Kohli, no run, slanted in, Virat Kohli gets the bat in front of his pads and whips it to mid wicket

7.5 Roach to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length and outside off, Virat Kohli gets this in the outside half of the bat and it rolls to point

7.4 Roach to Virat Kohli, no run, short of length and straight in line, Virat Kohli knocks it down on the onside

7.3 Roach to Sehwag, 1 run, very straight, Sehwag tucks it in front of mid wicket and takes the quick single

7.2 Roach to Sehwag, no run, just outside off, Sehwag gets back and taps it on the offside

7.1 Roach to Sehwag, no run, the fuller one and nipping in, Sehwag was caught in the crease and is rapped on the back pad, loud appeal but the umpire does not approve, there seemed to be some bat on it and the height would have saved him too

6.6 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, very straight in line, Virat Kohli turns it to mid wicket

6.5 Rampaul to Virat Kohli, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Virat Kohli stands back and defends it from the crease

Virat Kohli, right handed bat, comes to the crease

6.4 Rampaul to Gambhir, out Caught by Barath!! Another terrific catch and Gambhir has to depart, short and wide outside off, Gambhir went hard at it and did not bother to keep it down, Barath is not a very tall man and he was standing at cover point, he just stuck his right hand above and to his right to pull of a blinder, that was travelling at some pace. Gambhir c Barath b Rampaul 12(18) [4s-2]

Rampaul to Gambhir, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

6.3 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, good length and on the off, Gambhir steers it to point again

6.2 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, outside off and Gambhir stays in the crease as he pushes it to point

6.1 Rampaul to Gambhir, FOUR, one of those rare deliveries pitched up in this spell and Gambhir makes full use of it, leans forward and brings out the textbook cover drive, that should boost his confidence

5.6 Roach to Gambhir, 1 run, on the middle and leg and Gambhir flicks it easily off his hips and down to fine leg to retain strike

5.5 Roach to Gambhir, no run, some room outside off now and Gambhir guides it square on the offside where Pollard makes a good stop

5.4 Roach to Gambhir, no run, back of a length and very straight, Gambhir taps it in front of cover and was looking for the quick single but Sehwag sends him back

5.3 Roach to Gambhir, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Gambhir hops in the crease and bunts it down

5.2 Roach to Gambhir, no run, good length and on the off, Gambhir leans forward and defends it well

5.1 Roach to Sehwag, leg byes, 1 run, another good short delivery and Sehwag is hit on the body as he tries to evade it, Sehwag is not at all comfortable

4.6 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, full and straight, Gambhir taps it on the onside and thought about the quick single before deciding against it

4.5 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, just outside off and Gambhir shoulders arms

4.4 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, on the middle and leg, Gambhir turns it just in front of the man at backward square leg

4.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, leg byes, 1 run, A superb bouncer from Rampaul and Sehwag was all at sea as he played this one, is hit on the helmet as he tries to duck under late, Darren Bravo has a polite enquiry with Sehwag and was asking if he was ok and he nods back

4.2 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, shorter side again, Sehwag gets up on his toes and turns it to mid wicket now

4.1 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, West Indies continue to keep it short to Sehwag, an obvious plan this but Sehwag plays this one well, gets on top of the bounce and knocks it down

3.6 Roach to Sehwag, 1 run, a misfield at point by Pollard allows Sehwag to retain strike, punched straight to Pollard but he bends down a little lazily and lets it through his hands asa result

3.5 Roach to Gambhir, 1 run, a very well directed short one, Gambhir manages to get the bat in front of his face and turns it down on the onside for an easy single

3.4 Roach to Sehwag, 1 run, full and wide outside off, Sehwag punches it firmly square on the offside and Pollard dives full length to his left to make a good stop, they take one anyway

3.3 Roach to Sehwag, no run, the short one again by Roach and a better line, very straight and Sehwag prefers to duck under

3.2 Roach to Sehwag, no run, a little fuller now and outside off, Sehwag blocks this one solidly

3.1 Roach to Sehwag, FOUR, Nicely done this time by Sehwag, was in control of this one, the length was right from Roach but it was too far outside off, Sehwag had to just help it on it's way over the slip cordon and he does it in style

2.6 Rampaul to Gambhir, no run, on the fuller side and on the off, Gambhir keeps the bat close to his pads and taps it in front of cover

2.5 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, short of length and outside off, Sehwag opens the face of the bat and guides it wide of third man for one more

2.4 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, full and on the off, Sehwag leans forward now and taps it on the offside

2.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, FOUR, another edge and this one goes well above the slip cordon, some width outside off and Sehwag does not hold back, it races to the third man fence

2.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, wide, Rampaul tries to angle it in but errs in line, down the legside

2.2 Rampaul to Gambhir, 1 run, very straight in line, Gambhir taps it in front of mid wicket and sprints for one more

2.1 Rampaul to Gambhir, FOUR, full and on the middle and leg, Gambhir flicks it firmly and intentionally keeps it in the air to get it above the man at square leg, well wide of fine leg too and he gets a boundary for it, top shot

1.6 Roach to Sehwag, no run, catch dropped by Sammy, Sehwag threw his bat at this fuller one outside off and the thick edge flew at a good height to the right of Sammy at second slip, he was a little late to react and puts it down, that could prove to be a costly miss

1.5 Roach to Sehwag, no run, back of a length and just outside off, Sehwag stays back and defends it watchfully

1.4 Roach to Gambhir, 1 run, straighter in line now, Gambhir taps it in front of the man at mid wicket and scampers across for the quick single to get off the mark

1.3 Roach to Gambhir, no run, good length and outside off, nice carry through to the keeper as Gambhir shoulders arms

Gautam Gambhir, left handed bat, comes to the crease

1.2 Roach to Parthiv Patel, out Caught by Sammy!! Terrific catch by Sammy at second slip, not great batting from Parthiv Patel, pokes at a good length delivery outside off and the extra bounce meant that it flew off the outside edge, went low and Sammy had to stretch out to his left and bend forward too take it inches above the ground. This is just the start West Indies wanted. Parthiv Patel c Sammy b Roach 2(6)

Roach to Parthiv Patel, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

1.1 Roach to Parthiv Patel, no run, cutting him in half, very good bounce and Parthiv Patel was a little late on the shot too and misses it

Kemar Roach, right-arm fast, comes into the attack

0.6 Rampaul to Sehwag, no run, excellent line and length, just outside off and Sehwag is stuck to the crease as he flays at it, not quite there for the cut and he misses it

0.5 Rampaul to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, just outside off again, Parthiv Patel pokes at it and it races off the outside half of the bat and down to third man

0.4 Rampaul to Parthiv Patel, no run, on a good length and pitching on the off, the angle was taking it across too and Parthiv Patel leaves this one, not sure if he judged that one well

0.3 Rampaul to Sehwag, 1 run, back of a length and on the middle and leg too, Sehwag hops in the crease and turns it off his hips to fine leg for one

Quite a buzz around the stadium as Sehwag takes strike.

0.2 Rampaul to Parthiv Patel, 1 run, just outside off again, Parthiv Patel stays back and dabs it down to third man to get off the mark

0.1 Rampaul to Parthiv Patel, no run, Rampaul is on target right away, just outside off and on a good length, Parthiv Patel stays back and taps it to point

Parthiv Patel and Sehwag are at the crease. Parthiv Patel is on strike. Rampaul will open the attack

Right. We're back. The momentum shifted quite dramatically in the last fifteen overs of the West Indies innings. India need a good start from their openers if they have to chase down this stiff target.

This is West Indies' revenge for what India's last wicket pair - Aaron and Umesh Yadav - did with the bat in the last match, says my colleague Srivathsa. Let me remind you once again that they were 149 for 8 in the 31st over, and 170-9 in 36 overs. To bat out 50 overs from that position in itself was some achievement, and to bat the way they did was absolute brilliance. All credit to the man - Rampaul. He came in and started throwing his bat around, and when he sensed that he could stay till the end, became a bit more watchful and started rotating strike. A lot of praise for Roach as well, he stuck around and didn't try anything fancy till the last 2 overs. Also, don't forget what happened earlier in the innings - Umesh Yadav was brilliant with the ball, and Simmons scored yet another half century. India struggled to chase 212 in the last match, how will they do today? Join us at 7 PM to find out.

49.6 Aaron to Rampaul, SIX, that is a fitting way to end the innings! Take a bow, Rampaul. Backs away, cleans his frontfoot and smashes this length delivery STRAIGHT over the bowler's head for a flat six. The dressing room gives him a standing ovation, he deserves much more than that!

49.5 Aaron to Roach, leg byes, 1 run, slower ball on the middle and leg, Roach gets some pad on it to the on side

49.4 Aaron to Roach, FOUR, where is the third man? Can't find anyone there. Roach looks to smash it over the off side and gets a thick edge to the third man fence, it's becoming quite hillarious now

49.4 Aaron to Roach, wide, and now a wide outside off, he sees Aaron making room and tries to bowl it outside off, ends up giving an extra

49.4 Aaron to Roach, wide, sprays it full and down the leg, concedes an extra. The misery continues for India

49.3 Aaron to Roach, no run, keeps low. Aaron bowls a slower ball, it pitches on length and shoots along to the keeper, 2nd time it has happened today, Sehwag and Aaron have a smile

49.2 Aaron to Roach, no run, fullish and wide outside off, Roach throws his bat at it but can't get bat on ball

49.1 Aaron to Rampaul, 1 run, starts the over with a yorker length delivery on the off, Rampaul digs it out wide of the bowler to long off, gets a single

Last over of the innings. Can India bowl them out?

48.6 Umesh Yadav to Roach, FOUR, shot of the day and it comes from the number 11 batsman! Wait, he doesn't look like a number 11. Nothing wrong with the ball - a regulation delivery just outside off, Roach doesn't agree, as he unleashes a brilliant backfoot punch between extra cover and mid off.

48.5 Umesh Yadav to Roach, no run, short and pacy on the off, Roach looks to pull but plays it a bit too early, rolls off the body to the keeper

48.4 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, 1 run, sorry India fans, West Indies are destined to bat out 50 overs. This was in the air forever but falls safe. Rampaul mishits a hook shot uppishly, but it falls at no man's land near deep square leg

48.3 Umesh Yadav to Roach, 1 run, short of length and on the off, he stands back and defends it to cover for an easy single. 250/9 now, what a partnership!

48.2 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, 1 run, holds back the length and angles it in, Rampaul defends it from the crease to mid wicket and takes a sharp single

48.1 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, no run, fullish delivery outside off, Rampaul looks to run it down to third man but fails to make contact

Just a reminder: West Indies were 170-9 in 36 overs.

Umesh Yadav [9.0-0-31-3] is back into the attack

47.6 Aaron to Roach, no run, back of a length and on the off, Roach jumps and defends it to point, Rampaul wanted one but Roach shouts WAIT, as he sees Kohli charging in.

47.5 Aaron to Rampaul, 1 run, hit hard for one, fullish delivery on the off, Rampaul smashes it down the ground to long off

47.4 Aaron to Roach, 1 run, solid punch off the backfoot to point, Kohli runs across and looks to pick it up but can't do so cleanly, allows them to take the single easily

47.3 Aaron to Rampaul, 1 run, Aaron compensates with a full one, Rampaul drives it hard through covers for one

47.2 Aaron to Rampaul, FOUR, this is now the highest score by a number 10 batsman in ODIs. What a knock. And what a shot to bring it up, hooks a short ball from his face to the fine leg fence, almost went all the way

47.1 Aaron to Roach, 1 run, another edge, another single to third man. Looks to punch off the backfoot but gets a thick edge to the fielder there

46.6 Ashwin to Roach, 1 run, once again whips it over mid wicket, but just a single this time. Tantalisingly close to the fielder at mid wicket - Sehwag

46.5 Ashwin to Roach, FOUR, superb shot that. It was full and on the middle and leg, Roach whips it uppishly over mid wicket, it went right between the 2 fielders in the deep and rolls over as Aaron tries some football work near the ropes

46.4 Ashwin to Rampaul, 1 run, would have been a brilliant catch had he taken it. Excellent stuff from Vinay Kumar but he can't hold on. Rampaul falls over as he slices this full one wide of off stump, Vinay runs in from sweeper cover and dives forward, almost plucks it inches off the ground

46.3 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, tries to make room but Ashwin keeps it full, Rampaul adjusts and blocks it

46.2 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, loopy and full on the middle and leg, he gets forward and pushes it back to Ashwin

46.1 Ashwin to Roach, 1 run, given air on the off, he gets forward and pushes it to long on for one

Just a reminder: West Indies were 149 for 8 in the 31st over.

45.6 Aaron to Rampaul, no run, full toss on the off stump, Rampaul is content to calmly push it to point

45.5 Aaron to Roach, 1 run, edged but safe! Roach throws his bat at a short and wide one, gets a thick outside edge that flies wide of a diving Parthiv Patel, the third man is standing fine and stops it

45.4 Aaron to Roach, no run, well bowled and well left, a pacy bouncer on middle and off, Roach was a bit surprised but somehow ducked under it

45.3 Aaron to Roach, 2 runs, a bit of width outside off, Roach frees his arms and hits it wide of sweeper cover for a couple

45.2 Aaron to Roach, no run, length delivery on middle stump, Roach gets half forward and pushes it to mid on

45.1 Aaron to Rampaul, 1 run, full and straight, Rampaul gets forward and pats it to cover for one

Rampaul has become a bit more cautious now. Looks like he wants to bat out 50 overs.

Varun Aaron [7.0-0-41-0] is back into the attack

44.6 Ashwin to Roach, no run, another carrom ball, another defence. A better over from Ashwin, he will be slightly relieved.

44.5 Ashwin to Roach, no run, carrom ball on the off stump, doesn't turn much as Roach defends comfortably

44.4 Ashwin to Rampaul, 1 run, a bit more flight on this, Rampaul drives hard but there is protection at long off

44.3 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, flat and very full outside off, Rampaul pushes it to extra cover

44.2 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, once again in the blockhole, Rampaul jams it down to the leg side

44.1 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, starts with a very full delivery on middle, Rampaul digs it out to the on side

My colleague Srivathsa says West Indies look good for a 300+ score. Quite possible. Ashwin comes back, he has conceded six 6s already.

Ravichandran Ashwin [8.0-0-66-1] is back into the attack

43.6 Vinay Kumar to Roach, no run, absolutely no problems, he looks extremely solid. Once again on the frontfoot to punch it back to the bowler

43.4 Vinay Kumar to Roach, no run, well directed bouncer on middle stump, Roach does well to duck under it

43.3 Vinay Kumar to Roach, no run, good length delivery on the off, Roach stays in the crease and punches it to covers

43.2 Vinay Kumar to Rampaul, 1 run, good shot but just a single, short and angled in, Rampaul goes back and cuts well, but hits it on the bounce to sweeper

43.1 Vinay Kumar to Rampaul, FOUR, well, it doesn't matter who the bowler is. Rampaul is on song. Starts with a full and wide delivery, Rampaul reaches out and slices it uppishly wide of third man for four

Vinay Kumar [9.0-2-38-2] is back into the attack

42.6 Umesh Yadav to Roach, no run, good shot but no runs, good length and outside off, Roach square drives it straight to point

42.5 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, 1 run, from wide of the crease and coming in with the angle, Rampaul tucks it to square leg for one

42.4 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, no run, varies his pace and bowls a slower one, Rampaul looks to smash it through the off side but only manages to push it back to the bowler

42.3 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, no run, bangs it in short on middle stump, Rampaul looks to hook it but misses, well directed short one that

42.2 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, no run, well bowled, that's the length to bowl. Very full and outside off, Rampaul can't jam it out and gets beaten

42.1 Umesh Yadav to Roach, leg byes, 1 run, full and angled in on the legs, goes off his pads to the on side. Brings Rampaul on strike

41.6 Aaron to Rampaul, SIX, what a shot! He has hit quite a few sixes but this has to be the best one. Poor ball that, but credit to the batsman. Short and pacy delivery outside off, Rampaul reaches out, uses the pace on the ball and upper-cuts it over third man for 6 more

41.5 Aaron to Rampaul, no run, short and angled in, Rampaul looks to pull but is hurried on by the pace, goes off his body to the off side

41.4 Aaron to Rampaul, no run, another slower delivery from Aaron, Rampaul pushes it back to the bowler

41.3 Aaron to Roach, 1 run, good length delivery on the off, Roach looks to defend off the backfoot, gets a thick inside edge to deep backward square leg

41.2 Aaron to Rampaul, 1 run, fullish and wide outside off, Rampaul stretches and squeezes it out to third man for a single

41.1 Aaron to Rampaul, no run, slower delivery from round the stumps, Rampaul pushes it to mid off without any trouble

40.6 Umesh Yadav to Roach, no run, ends the over with a bouncer, it was a bit leg sidish but the umpire doesn't think it's wide enough

40.5 Umesh Yadav to Roach, no run, full and on the off, Roach stays in the crease and defends it

40.4 Umesh Yadav to Roach, no run, stump to stump line from Umesh, Roach goes back and defends to the on side

40.3 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, 1 run, superb stop from RJ at point. Short delivery from Umesh Yadav, Rampaul cracks it hard off the backfoot, it flew to RJ's wrong side - his right, but he dives across and makes a half stop

40.2 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, no run, back of a length and on the off, Rampaul cuts it hard but hits it straight to point

40.1 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, FOUR, more runs, and Rampaul is dealing in boundaries. Full and wide outside off, Rampaul reaches out and squeezes it wide of point for four more

39.6 Aaron to Roach, no run, Roach is looking quite solid here. Gets forward to this fullish delivery and pushes it down to mid on, negotiates the over safely

39.5 Aaron to Roach, 2 runs, full and stump to stump, Roach flicks it to deep mid wicket, calls for 2 and gets it pretty easily in the end

39.4 Aaron to Roach, no run, holds back the length a bit, Roach waits back to defend

39.3 Aaron to Roach, no run, full and straight, Roach clips it to mid wicket

39.2 Aaron to Rampaul, 1 run, what an entertaining FIFTY from Rampaul. It is his maiden half century in ODI cricket. Aaron tries a slower one but bowls a full toss, Rampaul guides it to third man for one, he came in when West Indies were in a nothing position but has taken them over 200 with his breezy knock

39.1 Aaron to Rampaul, FOUR, Rampaul continues his rampage! Short and rising from round the stumps, Rampaul waits back and pulls it away wide of mid wicket, Aaron has his hands on his hips but he has only himself to blame

Varun Aaron [5.0-0-26-0] is back into the attack

38.6 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, 1 run, well bowled and well played, another slower delivery from Umesh, Rampaul waits on the backfoot and steers it to third man for one, he retains strike as well

38.5 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, no run, that one rolled along the ground, it was the slower delivery from Umesh, hits one of those cracks and shoots along the ground to the keeper

38.4 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, no run, stump to stump stuff from Umesh, Rampaul clears his frontfoot and punches it to extra cover

38.3 Umesh Yadav to Rampaul, 2 runs, lucky runs but they all count, looks to pull a short delivery but it hurries on, goes off the edge over the keeper for a couple

"This could well be a no ball", says Arun Lal as Umesh Yadav runs in to bowl. Looks like Sehwag has heard him. He intervenes and asks a fielder to come inside the circle.

38.1 Umesh Yadav to Roach, no run, back of a length and on the off, Roach defends from the crease

Umesh Yadav [6.0-0-21-3] is back into the attack

37.6 Ashwin to Rampaul, SIX, make it 6th six off Ashwin. He has had a forgettable day. Rampaul charges down the track and swings across the line, hits it high and clears deep square leg fence. 8-0-66-1, don't think Ashwin will bowl again today

37.5 Ashwin to Rampaul, 2 runs, good stop at deep mid wicket, Rampaul tries the slog sweep again and mishits, it goes on a half volley to Aaron's right but he throws himself forward and makes a stop, good effort that

37.4 Ashwin to Rampaul, 2 runs, from over the wickets now, flighted delivery on the off, Rampaul stretches and pushes it just over extra cover for a couple more

37.3 Ashwin to Rampaul, SIX, 5th six off Ashwin, he has been expensive today. This is slow through the air but within hitting range, Rampaul leans and smashes it over deep mid wicket

37.2 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, another stop-pause delivery, Rampaul comes forward and blocks this time

37.1 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, stop-pause delivery from Ashwin, Rampaul waits on the backfoot and blocks

Ravichandran Ashwin [7.0-0-50-1] is back into the attack

36.6 Ravindra Jadeja to Roach, no run, flighted up on the off, Roach defends from the crease

36.5 Ravindra Jadeja to Rampaul, 1 run, floated around middle and leg, he drills it to long on for one

36.4 Ravindra Jadeja to Rampaul, no run, given air on the off, he gets forward and blocks

36.3 Ravindra Jadeja to Rampaul, FOUR, whoa, how fast did the ball travel?! Very full on the legs, Rampaul stays in the crease and just whips it off the pads, the ball speeds away to deep square leg before anyone can realise

36.2 Ravindra Jadeja to Rampaul, SIX, huge six! These are vital runs. Rampaul goes on his knees and clubs the slog sweep way over deep mid wicket, extremely strong in that area is Rampaul

36.1 Ravindra Jadeja to Rampaul, no run, tossed up on the off, he turns it to the on side

Kemar Roach, right handed bat, comes to the crease

35.6 Raina to Simmons, out Simmons Run Out!! 1 run completed. Complete misjudgement from Simmons ends a good knock. He looks to slog it over the on side and gets a thick inside edge towards fine leg, thinks he can take 2 but the fielder there is Ravindra jadeja and he is very sharp, runs across quickly from deep backward square leg and fires in an accurate throw, Simmons is well out. Simmons run out (Ravindra Jadeja/Parthiv Patel) 78(102) [4s-8 6s-1]

Raina to Simmons, THATS OUT!! Run Out!!

Third umpire called for a run out appeal. Simmons might be out. Has Parthiv collected it cleanly? Looks like a YES, so Simmons will have to go. OUT it is!

35.5 Raina to Rampaul, 1 run, fuller and straighter, he turns it wide of mid wicket for one

35.4 Raina to Rampaul, no run, powerful shot but no runs, smashes the cut shot off the backfoot, but hits it straight to the fielder at covers

35.3 Raina to Rampaul, no run, tossed up from round the stumps, Rampaul gets forward and blocks to point

35.2 Raina to Simmons, 1 run, quick single, guides it off the backfoot to short third man, calls for a sharp run and Rampaul responds

35.1 Raina to Simmons, no run, flat and full from Raina, Simmons comes on the frontfoot to defend

Suresh Raina, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

34.6 Ravindra Jadeja to Rampaul, no run, defends it calmly to end the over. 5 singles and a dot ball from that over

34.5 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, given air outside off, Simmons goes back and cuts it to deep backward point, there is protection there

34.4 Ravindra Jadeja to Rampaul, 1 run, slower and shorter, Rampaul pushes it off the backfoot to long off

34.3 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, leans forward and pushes it to the vacant mid wicket region, he wants 2 but RJ runs across himself and prevents it

34.2 Ravindra Jadeja to Rampaul, 1 run, sprays it on the pads, Rampaul works it to backward square leg for one more

34.1 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, flat delivery on the off, Simmons gets an inside edge to backward square leg as he attempts a defence

33.6 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, flighted delivery on the off, Rampaul comes on the frontfoot and defends

33.5 Ashwin to Rampaul, 2 runs, nice shot but just 2, the field is in and Rampaul plays an inside out lofted shot over extra cover, once again he played the shot a bit too early but it didn't do much damage

33.4 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, flatter and a bit of width outside off, Rampaul cuts to point where RJ dives to stop it

33.3 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, floated around off stump, Rampaul pushes it to the on side

33.2 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, better from Ashwin, gives it air and gets it to spin away, Rampaul follows it with the spin and misses

33.1 Ashwin to Rampaul, SIX, 4th six off Ashwin today. Very poor delivery that, bowls it slow and short, Rampaul was on the backfoot and played the shot a bit early, still had enough bat on it to clear wide long on

32.6 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, once again defends with bat and pad close together, ends a maiden over from Ravindra Jadeja

32.5 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, given air on the off, Simmons gets forward in defence

32.4 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, sprays it down the leg, Simmons sweeps but it rolls off the glove to the on side

32.3 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, Raina again but a much easier stop this time, once again Simmons punches but hits it straight to the fielder

32.2 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, good stop by Raina, this was punched hard off the backfoot to the right of cover, but Raina dives and saves a certain four

32.1 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, tossed up and angled in, Simmons gets a good stride forward and misses a defence, can't be lbw as it would have missed leg

31.6 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, Ashwin responds with a flatter and quicker delivery, Rampaul leans forward to block

31.5 Ashwin to Rampaul, FOUR, he plays this shot well. Ashwin tosses it up again, Rampaul goes on his knees and sweeps it hard, takes it from outside off and finds the deep square leg fence

31.4 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, flighted delivery on the off stump, Rampaul plays a forward defence

31.3 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, given air on the off, turns away as Rampaul shoulders arms

31.2 Ashwin to Rampaul, no run, from round the wickets and around off, Rampaul pats it to covers

31.1 Ashwin to Simmons, 1 run, flat and slow on middle, Simmons goes back and punches to long on for an easy single

30.6 Ravindra Jadeja to Rampaul, no run, loopy delivery on the off, Rampaul defends towards covers, ends a successful over for India

Ravi Rampaul, left handed bat, comes to the crease

Drinks are on the field now

30.5 Ravindra Jadeja to Andre Russell, out Bowled!! Well, the powerplay strikes. A real slog that from Andre Russell. This was slower, and a bit shorter as well, Russell goes back and looks to smash it over mid wicket area, plays the shot a bit too early and misses it completely. That is an important wicket, Russell has the ability to get some quick runs. Andre Russell b Ravindra Jadeja 11(13) [4s-2]

Ravindra Jadeja to Andre Russell, THATS OUT!! Bowled!!

30.4 Ravindra Jadeja to Andre Russell, no run, risky shot that! That skids on quickly and he tries a cut, plays it right from the middle stump but manages to get bat on it

30.3 Ravindra Jadeja to Andre Russell, no run, stump to stump from Ravindra Jadeja, he flicks it to mid wicket

30.2 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, leg byes, 1 run, well bowled. Simmons was trying to give himself some room but RJ bowls this flat on the legs, goes off his pads to square leg area for a leg bye

30.1 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, tossed up on the off stump, Simmons gets forward and defends with a straight bat

29.6 Ashwin to Andre Russell, FOUR, that's a nice shot. Not too short from Ashwin but Russell waits on the backfoot, allows the ball to turn and then plays a square cut to the left of point. Ends the over with a stylish shot

29.5 Ashwin to Andre Russell, no run, loopy and turning in from outside off, Russell waits in the crease and defends

29.4 Ashwin to Andre Russell, no run, tries the carrom ball, Russell reads it well and defends off the frontfoot

29.3 Ashwin to Simmons, 1 run, sees Simmons charging down the track and fires it on the leg stump, Simmons adjusts and clips it past mid wicket for one

29.2 Ashwin to Simmons, no run, Ashwin is appealing for an lbw but doesn't get much support from the keeper, more flight and a bit of turn, Simmons is struck on the pads but impact was outside off

29.1 Ashwin to Simmons, no run, flat and straight from Ashwin, Simmons defends off the backfoot

Interesting move. West Indies take the batting powerplay.

28.6 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, turning away slowly, Simmons looks to cut, mishits but gets a single to point

28.5 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, tossed up on the middle, Simmons drills it down to the bowler

28.4 Ravindra Jadeja to Andre Russell, 1 run, given air on the middle and leg, he clips it to mid wicket for a single

28.3 Ravindra Jadeja to Andre Russell, FOUR, good shot. More flight from RJ, Russell goes on his knees and converts it into a half volley, plays a powerful sweep to the deep square leg fence

28.2 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 1 run, slower through the air this time, he waits and pats it to long on for one

28.1 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, an appeal for lbw but that was going down the leg, fuller and angled in, Simmons tries to work it through the on side but misses

27.6 Ashwin to Simmons, 1 run, quick single but they make it easily in the end, works it to mid wicket's right side and runs across

27.5 Ashwin to Simmons, no run, loopy and turning into middle and leg, he works it to leg gully where Gambhir is sharp

27.4 Ashwin to Andre Russell, 1 run, tries the carrom ball, Andre Russell was a bit squared up but manages to push it away to point

27.3 Ashwin to Andre Russell, no run, given air on the off, this time he defends off the bat

27.2 Ashwin to Andre Russell, no run, an optimistic appeal for lbw, Russell misses a defensive stroke but was struck outside the line of off stump

27.1 Ashwin to Simmons, 1 run, flighted up on the off, Simmons stretches and defends towards point for a sharp single

26.5 Ravindra Jadeja to Andre Russell, 1 run, off the mark in streaky fashion, this pitches on leg and turns towards off, Russell tries to work it across the line and gets a slight leading edge to the off side

23.6 Ashwin to Pollard, out Caught by Parthiv Patel!! Ashwin 2 - Pollard 0. But Pollard is very unlucky here. Ashwin floats this flighted delivery just outside off and it spins back in, Pollard plunges forward and gets the bat close to the pad, the ball hits the pad and lobs up where the keeper runs forward and takes it, Ashwin appeals and the umpire immediately gives it out, it is a poor decision as the ball was nowhere near the bat, Pollard is bitterly disappointed and he is shaking his head as he walks off, however another replay is showing that the ball might have brushed his glove, I leave that upon the viewer to decide that, I call it a close call. Pollard c Parthiv Patel b Ashwin 35(30) [4s-3 6s-2]

Ashwin to Pollard, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

23.5 Ashwin to Pollard, SIX, that is well bowled by Ashwin but equally well played by Pollard, tossed up outside off, Pollard swipes across the line and thwacks it over wide long on for another maximum

23.4 Ashwin to Pollard, SIX, that is the Pollard which the world fears, nicely tossed up by Ashwin on middle, Pollard gets underneath that and hammers it over long on for a maximum

23.3 Ashwin to Simmons, 1 run, looped up close to the off stump, Simmons bends forward and goes for the sweep, the ball lobs off the glove and goes to square leg, Sehwag gives chase from leg slip but he cannot get there

23.1 Ashwin to Pollard, 2 runs, tossed up outside off, breaks back in as Pollard backs away, punches it to long off where Gambhir is a bit deep, Simmons calls for a couple and they run hard to make it in the end

22.6 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, straight ball on the stumps, Simmons hangs back and blocks it

22.5 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, this one is looped up a bit more outside off, Simmons dabs it to point softly

22.4 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, slightly short outside off, Simmons cuts it to point

22.3 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 2 runs, flatter ball outside off, Simmons stabs at it and the ball rolls past short third man off the outside edge, they steal another brace

22.2 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, 2 runs, darts this one on the pads and Simmons glances it to fine leg for a couple

22.1 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, FOUR, nice way to get to his 10th ODIFIFTY, this one spins away outside off, Simmons uses the pace and steers it past slip who dives to his right, he cannot get there and it goes to the third man fence, it is his 3rd ODIFIFTY against India and his 8th this year

21.6 Ashwin to Pollard, no run, gives this some loop and it dips on Pollard outside off, he charges down the track but gets beaten in the flight, ends up padding it to the ground

21.5 Ashwin to Pollard, no run, again spins back in slowly, Pollard stays forward, the ball hits the pad and the glove as it falls to the ground

21.4 Ashwin to Simmons, 1 run, flighted delivery just outside off, Simmons squeezes it out to deep point

21.3 Ashwin to Simmons, 2 runs, this one spins back in slowly onto the pads, Simmons uses the spin and tickles it wide of the leg slip fielder, rolls to fine leg for a couple

21.2 Ashwin to Simmons, no run, looped up and it spins back in outside off, Simmons plunges forward and taps it to the off side

21.1 Ashwin to Pollard, 1 run, tossed up on the stumps and it skids on straight, Pollard hangs back and plays it late to gully

Ravichandran Ashwin, right-arm off break, comes into the attack

20.6 Ravindra Jadeja to Simmons, no run, bowls this slower through the air outside off, Simmons taps it to point with an open face

20.5 Ravindra Jadeja to Pollard, 1 run, drags this short outside off, Pollard pulls it to long on

20.4 Ravindra Jadeja to Pollard, 2 runs, tossed up on the middle and leg stump, Pollard gets forward and paddles it past the keeper, rolls to fine leg for a couple

20.3 Ravindra Jadeja to Pollard, no run, drifting in on middle and it spins away a tad, Pollard has the spin covered and he defends it

20.2 Ravindra Jadeja to Pollard, no run, close to the off stump, Pollard comes down the track and smothers it to the ground

20.1 Ravindra Jadeja to Pollard, no run, starts off with a flatter ball on the off stump, Pollard plunges forward and defends it

Ravindra Jadeja, left-arm orthodox, comes into the attack

19.6 Vinay Kumar to Pollard, 1 run, shortish ball outside off, Pollard dabs it softly to short cover and sets off for a quick single, Vinay chases after it and tries a back hand flick onto the stumps at the striker's end, but he does not hit the stumps

19.5 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, 1 run, full and straight outside off, Simmons moves to the off side and whips it to mid wicket

19.4 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, 2 runs, in the air but safe, shortish ball outside off, Simmons jumps down the track and looks to thrash it down the ground, ends up top-edging it to deep extra cover where it lands safely for a couple

19.2 Vinay Kumar to Pollard, FOUR, Vinay drops a tough chance, pitched up just outside off, Pollard whacks it back to the bowler, VK is on his followthrough and he stretches out his right hand, the ball does not stick into his hands and it bursts through his fingers, races away to the long on fence

19.1 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, 3 runs, short of length ball and moving away outside off, Simmons stays on the back foot and punchily caresses it to the deep extra cover fence, the fielder gives chase and pulls it back just in front of the ropes, Kohli is the back up fielder and he throws it back to the bowler, Sehwag appreciates the effort

18.6 Aaron to Pollard, no run, edged but safe, short of length ball outside off, bowled with a scrambled seam as Pollard opens the face and looks to glide it to third man, gets an outside edge as he plays at it with soft hands, lands on the bounce in front of the slips

18.5 Aaron to Pollard, no run, fuller in length outside off, driven to mid off

18.4 Aaron to Simmons, 1 run, short of a good length ball outside off, Simmons goes for the drive and the ball rolls to third man off the outside edge

18.3 Aaron to Pollard, 1 run, full ball close to the off stump, Pollard works it to mid wicket and calls quickly for a single

18.2 Aaron to Pollard, no run, good length ball that holds its line outside off, gets some extra bounce as Pollard gets forward and goes fishing at it, the ball beats the outside edge

18.1 Aaron to Pollard, FOUR, poor line and length from Aaron, full ball that curves back in onto the pads, Pollard flicks it uppishly to the deep mid wicket fence

Varun Aaron [4.0-0-20-0] is back into the attack

17.6 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, short of length ball and moving away outside off, Simmons angles the bat and dabs it to point

17.5 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, full and straight just outside off, Simmons blocks it back to the bowler

17.4 Vinay Kumar to Pollard, 1 run, goodish length and it darts back in, Pollard gets forward and closes the bat face, pats it to short mid wicket for a quick single

17.3 Vinay Kumar to Pollard, no run, length ball outside off, Pollard gets forward and taps it to point, thinks about a single but Simmons sends him back

17.1 Vinay Kumar to Pollard, no run, good length ball that cuts away and kicks up from the deck outside off, Pollard has a feel for it as the ball goes past the edge

17.1 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no ball, 1 run, full ball outside off, Simmons gets forward and drives it to mid off, it is NOT a free-hit as there were only five fielders in the circle

16.6 Umesh Yadav to Pollard, no run, hurls a pacy bouncer on the stumps, Pollard ducks under

16.5 Umesh Yadav to Pollard, no run, shortish ball that nips back in just outside off, Pollard closes the bat face and taps it to the on side

16.4 Umesh Yadav to Pollard, no run, full ball and straight on the off stump, Pollard gets forward and taps it to the leg side

16.3 Umesh Yadav to Pollard, no run, angling in on middle and off, Pollard nudges it to square leg

16.2 Umesh Yadav to Pollard, FOUR, poor line from Umesh, full ball but slides onto the pads of Pollard, he uses the pace and glances it to fine leg for a boundary to get off the mark

Kieron Pollard, right handed bat, comes to the crease

16.1 Umesh Yadav to Ramdin, out Caught by Ravindra Jadeja!! Ramdin's woes continue. Umesh immediately strikes with the first ball in his second spell. Full ball outside off, Ramdin looks to drive it through cover with an open face, ends up slicing it straight to RJ at point for a simple catch. Ramdin c Ravindra Jadeja b Umesh Yadav 2(11)

Umesh Yadav to Ramdin, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

Umesh Yadav [5.0-0-17-2] is back into the attack

15.6 Vinay Kumar to Ramdin, 1 run, short of a good length just outside off, Ramdin dabs it to backward point where Kohli dives to his left, he gets up and immediately has a shy at the bowler's end but misses

15.4 Vinay Kumar to Ramdin, no run, fuller length ball just outside off, Ramdin drives it to mid on

15.3 Vinay Kumar to Ramdin, no run, this one is around the off stump and it zips back in, Ramdin nudges it to short mid

15.2 Vinay Kumar to Ramdin, no run, back of a length delivery that cuts back in sharply on the middle and leg stump, Ramdin gets an inside edge onto the pad and it rolls to the on side

15.1 Vinay Kumar to Ramdin, no run, good length ball that shapes away outside off, Ramdin lifts his bat and lets it go

India have taken the Bowling PP.

14.6 Aaron to Ramdin, 1 run, full ball that veers back in a touch, Ramdin gets forward and goes for the drive, inside edges it back onto the pads and they steal a quick single

14.5 Aaron to Ramdin, no run, this one kicks up from the deck outside off, Ramdin goes for the cut and the ball goes past the outside edge

14.4 Aaron to Ramdin, no run, short ball outside off, Ramdin chops it to backward point

14.3 Aaron to Simmons, leg byes, 1 run, short of length ball slanting in on the middle and leg stump, Simmons looks to tuck it to fine leg but the ball runs off the thigh guard to fine leg

14.2 Aaron to Simmons, FOUR, he has absolutely thrashed that, short and shaping away wide outside off, Simmons throws his bat at it hard and lashes it to the deep point fence

14.1 Aaron to Simmons, no run, full ball and close to the off stump, Simmons drives it to cover point

14.1 Aaron to Simmons, wide, good length ball but fires it well down the leg side, big wide that from Aaron

13.6 Vinay Kumar to Ramdin, no run, full ball that curls back in late, Ramdin defends it back to the bowler, Double WICKET MAIDEN for Vinay

Denesh Ramdin, right handed bat, comes to the crease

13.5 Vinay Kumar to Hyatt, out Caught by Parthiv Patel!! West Indies are in big trouble here. Good length ball from Vinay just outside off, cuts away a fraction and gets some bounce as well, Hyatt pokes at it and the ball flies low to Parthiv who falls to his right and takes a low catch. Hyatt c Parthiv Patel b Vinay Kumar 0(2)

Vinay Kumar to Hyatt, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

13.4 Vinay Kumar to Hyatt, no run, bowls a full ball in the channel outside off, Hyatt lets it go

Danza Hyatt, right handed bat, comes to the crease

Drinks are on the field now. This wicket has come at the right time for India. The pacers have found assistance on this track and the West Indies batsmen have struggled to counter the swing. Simmons has looked in great touch and WI will be hoping that he hangs in there and plays a big innings.

13.3 Vinay Kumar to Darren Bravo, out Caught by Ashwin!! That is a huge wicket for India and the dangerous Darren departs. Vinay bowls a good length ball that goes straight on just outside off, Darren looks to loft it over mid on but he fails to time it well, holes out straight to Ashwin at mid on, Vinay lets out a roar and Darren trudges off. Darren Bravo c Ashwin b Vinay Kumar 13(17) [4s-2]

Vinay Kumar to Darren Bravo, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

13.2 Vinay Kumar to Darren Bravo, no run, keeps it wicket to wicket as Darren taps it to the off side

13.1 Vinay Kumar to Darren Bravo, no run, full ball on middle and off, Darren plants his front foot across and closes the bat face to nudge it to the leg side

12.6 Aaron to Simmons, no run, tight line on off stump, Simmons dabs it to mid on off the back foot

12.5 Aaron to Simmons, 2 runs, slows the pace down on that ball but it is wide outside off, Simmons cracks it to sweeper cover but the timing is not spot on, RJ gives chase and they scamper through for a quick couple

12.4 Aaron to Simmons, no run, short and straight just outside off, Simmons stays back and pushes it back to the bowler

12.3 Aaron to Simmons, no run, fuller in length outside off, Simmons gets forward and creams the drive to mid off, but cannot get it past the fielder

12.2 Aaron to Simmons, no run, slightly short and not all that wide outside off, Simmons hacks it to point but straight to the fielder

12.1 Aaron to Simmons, no run, hurls this short just outside off, Simmons hops back and drops it to the off side

11.5 Vinay Kumar to Darren Bravo, 1 run, on the middle and leg stump and Darren uses his wrists nicely, twirls it to square leg

11.4 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, 1 run, back of a length delivery that cuts back in a touch, Simmons works it to mid wicket

11.3 Vinay Kumar to Darren Bravo, 1 run, full ball on middle and off, Darren plays it late and he steers it to third man

11.2 Vinay Kumar to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length ball and straight on middle and leg, Darren nudges it to the leg side

11.1 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, 1 run, starts off with a short of length ball just outside off, Simmons skips down the track and punches it to mid on, the fielder dives to his left and keeps it down to a single

Vinay Kumar [4.0-1-17-0] is back into the attack

10.6 Aaron to Darren Bravo, FOUR, majestic from Darren, full ball and in the slot outside off, Darren presents the full face of the bat and smokes it on the up past the bowler, the ball screams away to the long off fence

10.5 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, back of a length ball on middle and leg, Darren taps it to short cover

10.4 Aaron to Simmons, 1 run, good length ball that cuts back in late just outside off, Simmons plunges forward by a long way and gets the bat close to the pad, rolls to the off side and they hare through for another quick single

10.4 Aaron to Simmons, wide, slides down the leg side as Simmons misses out on the fine leg glance, wide signalled by the umpire

10.3 Aaron to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short of length and straight on the middle and leg stump, Darren pats it to the off side for a quick single

10.2 Aaron to Simmons, leg byes, 1 run, drifting in onto the pads, Simmons looks to work it to the leg side, but the ball hits the pad and they sneak a leg bye

10.1 Aaron to Darren Bravo, 1 run, full ball outside off, Darren throws his bat at it and the thick edge flies to third man, but it lands safely

9.6 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, short of length ball angled in on middle and off, Simmons stays on the back foot and pushes it back to the bowler

9.5 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, FOUR, the attempted yorker goes awry for Umesh, a full toss outside off and Simmons easily thumps it to the sweeper cover fence

9.4 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, FOUR, Simmons has latched onto that, short ball outside off, Simmons fetches it and gets on top of the bounce, hammers the pull to the deep mid wicket fence

9.3 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, another good ball from Umesh, short ball and it nips back in sharply, Simmons hops and is nearly cut in half as he tries to block it, the ball thuds into the pad and behind, good pace on that ball as well

9.3 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, wide, full ball but sprays it down the leg side, wide given

9.2 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, Simmons charges down the track as Umesh bangs it short, Simmons fore-hands the pull shot back to the bowler, Umesh thrusts out his right hand as he tries to parry it back onto the stumps at the bowler's end, the ball goes past the stumps as Darren gets back to the crease

9.1 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, fuller in length and shaping away outside off, Simmons drives it to cover

8.6 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, keeps it full and straight around the off stump, Darren stays forward and dabs it to cover point

8.5 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, pitched up just outside off, Darren presents the full face of the bat and drives it to mid off

8.4 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, switches to over the wicket and angles across a full ball, darts away wide outside off as Darren lets it go

8.3 Aaron to Darren Bravo, FOUR, Aaron misses his line there, angles in a full ball but on the pads, Darren neatly clips it to the deep backward square leg boundary

8.2 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, very full outside off, almost on a yorker length as Darren squeezes it out to point

8.1 Aaron to Darren Bravo, no run, slants in a full ball on the off stump, Darren prods forward and blocks it

Two slips in place now. He is coming round the wicket for the left hander.

Varun Aaron, right-arm medium, comes into the attack

7.6 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, full ball on middle and it shapes away just outside off, Simmons pushes it to mid off

7.5 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, pitched up and it straightens in the zone outside off, Simmons shoulders arms

7.4 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, short ball around the off stump, Simmons hangs back and twirls his wrists to whip it to short mid

7.3 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, Umesh is in that zone at the moment, length ball and it veers away just outside off, Simmons does not move his feet as he has a feel for it, gets beaten all ends up

7.2 Umesh Yadav to Darren Bravo, 1 run, short of length ball angled across just outside off, Darren taps it to cover and sets off for a quick single

Darren Bravo, left handed bat, comes to the crease

7.1 Umesh Yadav to Marlon Samuels, out Caught by Raina!! Brilliant stuff from Umesh. He angles in a good length ball on middle and it straightens at the last moment, Marlon is squared up as he tries to work it to the leg side, closes the bat face and the leading edge flies low to third slip, Raina anticipates well and dives to his right to take a low catch with both hands, the umpire checked for the no-ball and whether Raina had taken the catch cleanly, but Marlon has to make the long walk back as it was clean on both counts. Marlon Samuels c Raina b Umesh Yadav 4(8)

Umesh Yadav to Marlon Samuels, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

6.6 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, FOUR, Simmons is growing in confidence now, Vinay keeps it slightly short but it is wide outside off, Simmons stays on the back foot and carves it past backward point, it is a quick outfield and the ball purrs away to the boundary

6.5 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, 2 runs, 1000 runs for Simmons in ODIs, short of length ball outside off, Simmons moves to the off side and stands tall, punches it to the gap at extra cover for a couple

6.4 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, keeps it tight outside the off stump, gets some inward movement as well, Simmons pushes at it and the ball rolls to the leg side

6.3 Vinay Kumar to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, full and straight in the zone outside off, Marlon taps it to gully for a quick single

6.2 Vinay Kumar to Marlon Samuels, no run, stifled shout for an LBW from Vinay but an inside edge saves Marlon, good length ball on middle and off, Marlon is caught on the crease as he pokes at it, gets an inside edge onto the pads

6.1 Vinay Kumar to Marlon Samuels, no run, full ball and it keeps a bit low just outside off, Marlon shuffles to the off side and nudges it to short mid

5.5 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, FOUR, too straight that time from Umesh, short ball but on the middle and leg stump line, Simmons lifts the front leg up and swats the pull to the deep square leg fence

5.4 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, full ball just outside off, Simmons blasts it to cover but he finds the fielder

5.3 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, short ball that climbs up sharply outside off, Simmons tries to drop his wrists but the ball just goes past the bat

5.2 Umesh Yadav to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, Rohit drops a sitter, Marlon's lack of footwork is proving to be his undoing here, fuller length ball that swerves away outside off, Marlon plays away from the body and gets an outside edge that flies to second slip, Rohit dives to his right and fluffs the chance, he back hands the flick but he misses the stumps, they pinch a single, Rohit will be disappointed

5.1 Umesh Yadav to Marlon Samuels, no run, keeps it full but it snakes away wide outside off, Marlon does not play at it

4.6 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, FOUR, classic stroke from Simmons, full ball and curling away a tad outside off, Simmons gets forward and drives it on the up, creams the square drive to the sweeper cover fence

4.5 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, pitched up and straight just outside off, Simmons drives it to the left of the bowler, Vinay slides and parries it to mid off

4.4 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, full ball around the off stump, Simmons dabs it to cover point

4.3 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, good length ball outside off, Simmons shuffles a long way to the off side and blocks it

4.2 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, FOUR, edged but just wide of Rohit at second slip, full ball outside off that shapes away, Simmons gets forward and goes for the cover drive, gets a thick outside edge that flies to the right of Rohit, he dives but cannot get to it as the ball races away to the third man fence

3.6 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, loud shout for an LBW but the umpire is not interested, full length delivery that cuts back in sharply, Simmons prods forward and tries to defend, the ball thuds into the pad and Umesh appeals, that was marginally hitting him outside the line of off stump, but he looked to be a goner

3.5 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, good length ball that darts away outside off, left alone by Simmons

3.4 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, good ball that, length ball angled in on middle and it curls away late, Simmons dabs it to point where Kohli has a shy at the striker's end, he misses but there was no chance of a run-out there

3.3 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, full pitched ball and it curves away outside off, Simmons lets it go

3.2 Umesh Yadav to Simmons, no run, short ball and shaping away wide outside off, Simmons is rooted to the crease as he looks to slash at it, he swings but misses

3.1 Umesh Yadav to Marlon Samuels, 1 run, Marlon remains in an open stance and Umesh slants in a short of length ball that hurries onto Marlon, the ball hits the bat hard and it rolls to backward square leg for a single

2.6 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, full ball and curling away sharply outside off, left alone by Simmons and it is a MAIDEN OVER from Vinay

2.5 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, Vinay is not giving anything away here, pitched up and around the off stump, Simmons can only block it back to the bowler

2.4 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, probes away close to the off stump, Simmons does not move his feet as he chops it to the off side

2.3 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, back of a length delivery and in the zone outside off, Simmons hangs back and punches it to cover

2.2 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, full and straight on middle and off, Simmons defends it back to the bowler

2.1 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, edged but safe, lands it on a length and it zips away late outside off, Simmons stabs at it softly and the ball lands safely in front of second slip

Marlon Samuels, right handed bat, comes to the crease

1.6 Umesh Yadav to Barath, out Caught by Parthiv Patel!! This is brilliant bowling from Umesh and Barath falls cheaply again. Umesh lands this on a good length and it nips away late, gets some extra bounce as well as Barath pokes at it, gets a faint outside edge and Parthiv snaps it up, great start by Umesh. Barath c Parthiv Patel b Umesh Yadav 0(8)

Umesh Yadav to Barath, THATS OUT!! Caught!!

1.5 Umesh Yadav to Barath, no run, good length ball angling in on the middle and leg stump, skids through to Barath who is late on the shot, he gets hit on the thigh guard and the ball rolls to square leg

1.2 Umesh Yadav to Barath, wide, woaahhh, this one darted away very wide outside off, Barath does not play at it

1.1 Umesh Yadav to Barath, no run, good pace from Umesh first up, short of length ball and it zips away off the deck, gets some extra bounce as well as Barath looks to force it through the off side off the back foot, he fails to make contact

Umesh Yadav, right-arm fast medium, comes into the attack

0.6 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, good end to the over from Vinay, full and straight on the off stump, Simmons defends it back to the bowler

0.4 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, no run, back of a length delivery just outside off, Simmons taps it to point

0.3 Vinay Kumar to Barath, leg byes, 1 run, good length ball and moving in a touch on the middle and leg stump, Barath looks to work it to square leg, the ball thuds into the pads and they sneak a leg bye

0.2 Vinay Kumar to Barath, no run, loud appeal from Parthiv for a catch but umpire Hill is unmoved, good length ball that darts away late just outside off, Barath has a feel for it and the ball whizzes past the edge, that ball was not far from the outside edge

0.1 Vinay Kumar to Simmons, 1 run, not much swing first up for Vinay, back of a length delivery just outside off, Simmons hops to the off side and whips it to fine leg

Simmons and Barath are at the crease. Simmons is on strike. Vinay Kumar will open the attack

Two slips in place.

Right, the Indian fielders are out in the middle. The seam bowlers will enjoy these conditions and the West Indies top order have to be very cautious. This is Sid V to take you through for the first 25 overs.

Sammy: We would have bowled first. We have to put up a good score and we back our bowlers to defend anything over 250. This venue reminds me of the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain. We have to assess the conditions and put up a good score. Ravi Rampaul replaces Anthony Martin in the team.

Sehwag: The wicket will stay the same and the groundstaff are saying that there will be a lot of dew in the night. It is good to see a lot of people cheering our team. We relaxed a bit in the previous match. Rohit and Jadeja played well and we are going with the same side.

India have won the toss and elected to field

Pitch Report: There is a good cloud covering and Sunil Gavaskar reckons that there will be movement in the air for the pace bowlers. There will not be much dew. There are some cracks and they will loosen up as the game progresses. The batsmen will find it hard to score runs later in the day. It is an iffy kind of pitch.

The toss will take place at 2:30 PM IST and the match will start at 2:45 PM IST. There will be no reduction in the overs.

The drizzle has eased and the covers are slowly coming off. The umpires will come out in a short while and we are expected to have the toss in a very short while.

Bad news folks. More covers are coming onto the field. The next inspection will be at 2:30 PM IST.

In fact, due to the drizzle, the toss has been delayed. We will give you more updates as they come.

There was a slight drizzle early on and the covers were in place. However, it looks like they have been removed. Meanwhile, both teams are continuing their fielding drills.

The venue at Vizag has been lucky for India. They have played three matches and won all three of them. They defeated Pakistan in 2005, Sri Lanka in 2007 and Australia in 2010.

Welcome to the 2nd ODI between India and the West Indies from Vizag. India just managed to cross the line at Cuttack when they won the match by one wicket. West Indies will be disappointed with their batting performance but they will take a lot of positives from their bowling. Stay tuned for the toss and the team updates.

Preview by Saurabh Somani

India may be leading the series 1-0 at this point, but both teams will go into the second ODI feeling pretty much neck-and-neck, given how close the previous ODI was. West Indies will also remember - as will India - that the Test match immediately preceding the ODIs was thrillingly close. Given that, both teams will go into the second ODI neither feeling over-confident about having a large advantage over the other and neither low on confidence. Also given that both previous close results were arrived at after many batsmen on either side played loose shots, this match could well come down to who makes fewer errors.

India: The Indians are not likely to change the combination that won them the first ODI. The track at the ACA Stadium is expected to heavily favour batsmen, with the director of operations at the ground - former India keeper MSK Prasad - saying that there would be little help for slower bowlers and the seamers would have to step up for both teams. In such a scenario, India will stick to the pace trio of Umesh Yadav, Varun Aaron and Vinay Kumar. The batting selects itself, with none of Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, Virat Kohli, Virender Sehwag or Gautam Gambhir droppable, and Ravindra Jadeja providing the all-round option.

The only change Sehwag could mull over is one of tactics. Both Umesh Yadav and Varun Aaron consistently hit speeds of above 140 kmph in the first ODI, and throwing the new ball to both of them instead of to Umesh and Vinay Kumar might be a gamble worth taking. Aaron has not had the new ball in both ODIs he has played so far, but it's still a gamble worth taking.

West Indies: They will feel good about how they have managed to compete with an on-paper superior Indian team, but they will also be a little hurt at the fact that they couldn't quite finish the job off. Darren Sammy will be justified in demanding more from his batsmen, many of whom perished to bad shots. The only shining exception was Darren Bravo, who enhanced the reputation he had built for himself in the Test series with another fine knock in the first ODI. Each of the other batsmen in the top 7 got to double figures but none could make it count - which is something West Indies will have to correct. The bowlers made them competitive in the first match, but if the batsmen had done their job, the bowlers would have not merely made them compete, but would have won them the match.

The only bowler who didn't quite make an impact was spinner Anthony Martin - but then he did castle Man-of-the-Match Rohit Sharma, so he could yet save his spot in the eleven. If he doesn't though, West Indies have the exciting Sunil Narine in their ranks to take up the spinning duties.

Forecast:

Scattered thunderstorms have been forecast for tomorrow's match, which might cause a few disruptions. The many spectators who will throng the sold-out venue will, of course, be hoping for thunderstorms of a different kind - from the bat of Virender Sehwag.